US Bridges

CR-54 over Hillsborough River

Good

Pasco County, Florida · 1.8MI W of US-98 · Structure no. 140009

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
201 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,800
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-54 over Hillsborough River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR-54 over Hillsborough River in Pasco County, Florida. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,063 by 2044. The structure is 201 ft (61.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCR-54
CrossesHillsborough River
Location1.8MI W of US-98
RouteCounty Highway 54
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.25923, -82.10512
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length201 ft (61.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,800 (2024)
Projected traffic10,063 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-54 over Hillsborough River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-54 over Hillsborough River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does CR-54 over Hillsborough River carry?

About 5,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR-54 over Hillsborough River?

The structure is 201 ft (61.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns CR-54 over Hillsborough River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.